Wall bracket for clothes



, MalCh 25, l940- E. c. MILANI WALL BRACKET FOR ULOTHES Filed April 4, 1938 Patented Mar. 26, 1940 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE WALL BRACKET FOR CLOTHES` Eugene C. Milani, South San Francisco, Calif. Application April 4, 1938, Serial No. 199,769

2 Claims.

My invention relates to a clothes bracket; and the broad object of the invention is to provide means for hanging a relatively large amount of wearing apparel in a relatively small space.

The invention possesses other objects and features of advantage, some of which, with the foregoing, will be set forth in the following description of my invention. It is to be understood that I do not limit myself to this disclosure of species of my invention, as I may adopt variant embodiments thereof within the scope of the claims.

Referring to the drawing;

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the clothes bracket embodying the improvements of my invention; and

Figure 2 is a front elevational View of the same.

Figure 3 is a front elevational View of the upper frame section, showing a modified construction.

In terms of broad inclusion, the clothes bracket of my invention comprises a pivotally mounted arm movable between outwardly extending and upright positions, and hooks spaced along the arm for holding clothes hangers in a substantially horizontal row in the outwardly extending position of the arm and in a substantially Vertical row in the upright position. A frame is also preferably slidably mounted above the arm for movement with the latter between inclined and upright position, and means are provided on the frame for holding additional wearing apparel.

In greater detail, and referring to Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings, my clothes bracket comprises an arm 2 of metal, wood or any other suitable material, pivotally mounted on a wall 3 by a suitable hinge fastening 4. Arm 2 may be mounted on any Vertical surface, such as the inside wall of a closet, or on a door, or in any other suitable place. Figure 1 shows the hinge mounting 4 fastened to a moulding strip B such as is usually found in a closet, butit is understood that the hinge may be fastened directly 4to a Wall surface.

The pivotally mounted arm is movable between outwardly extending and upright positions, and

' means are provided for holding the arm-in both of these positions. For example, a lip 1 may be provided on the base of hinge 4, against which the upper, rear edge of the arm may abut to limit downward movement. A releasable fastener 8 is preferably provided at the other end of the arm for holding itin the upright position. This type of fastener is commonly used on cupboard doors, and comprises a part having spring fingers engaging another part having an enlarged head. The base of this fastener is preferably mounted on a block or strip 9 on the wall. A spring I0 Y is also preferably connected between block 9 and arm 2 to absorb the shock as the latter swings down. l

A series of hooks I I for receiving clothes hangers are spaced along the lower edge. of arm 2, so that the hangers are disposed in/ a substantially horizontal row when the arm projects outwardly. When the arm is upright these hooks hold the hangers in a substantially vertical row. In the down position the clothes are spread apart conveniently for removal or hanging, while in the upright position the clothes are held compactly against the wall. Hooks I I are preferably formed as an integral part of the arm, as shown in Figure 1.

The hooks are also preferably arranged in steps, so that they are offset in the vertical row to provide clearance between the hangers. When the `hooks are formed integrally, this offsetting is accomplished by sloping the outer edge of the arm plate. A crossbar I2 is also preferably mounted at the outer end of the arm to provide a handle for swinging the arm up and down.

A frame I3 of suitable material, such as wire, is preferably mounted above the clothes hanger arm, and is slidably mounted for movement between upright and inclined positions. @The frame is slidably supported by a loop I4 at the upper end engaging a vertical rod or slideway I6 having its lower end seated in block 9 and held at the top by an eye Il threaded in the wall. The lower ends of the frame are pivotally connected to a cross piece I8 extending through the upper end of arm 2, so that the frame slides downto its inclined position when the arm swings out horizontally, and slides up against the wall when the arm swings up.

Means are provided on frame I3 for holding wearing apparel. For this purpose a pair of hat holding yokes I9 are preferably provided, and supporting rods 2| are arranged behind them. Projecting holders 22` are also preferably provided by a central cross rod, for receiving ties and the like. This frame is conveniently lowered to permit the placement and removal of wearl ing apparel when it slides down to the inclined position, and is raised up out of the way when arm 2 is pushed up.

Figure 3 shows a variant type of frame, adapted for womens apparel. Here the hat holders 23 come forward and then turn up in the form of hat trees. The side projections 24 are preferably loops formed integrally with the frame for holding belts, scarfs and the like.

My improved clothes bracket is particularly useful in homes where there is insuiicient closet space. Several of these brackets may be mounted in a small closet and serve to materially increase the clothes holding capacity of the closet space. The bracket is also useful in trailers, boat cabins, and similar places Where but small compartments are allotted for hanging clothes.

I claim:

1. A wall bracket for clothes comprising an arm pivotally mounted for movement between outwardly extending and upright positions, hooks spaced along the arm for receiving clothes hang ers, whereby the hangers are held in a substantially horizontal row in the outwardly extending position of the arm and in a substantially vertical row in the upright position, a frame slidably mounted above the arm for movement between inclined and upright positions, means on the frame for holding wearing apparel, means connecting the frame for movement with said arm whereby the frame and arm may be moved simultaneously into their upright positions, and means for releasably fastening said frame and arm in the upright positions.

2. A wall bracket for clothes comprising an arm pivotally mounted for movement between outwardly extending and upright positions, hooks spaced along the arm for receiving clothes hangers, whereby the hangers are held in a substantiallyhorizontal row in the outwardly extending position of the arm and in a substantially verti cal row in the upright position, a frame above the arm and pivotally connected at its lower end to the outer end of said arm, a vertical slideway for the upper end of the frame whereby the frame moves between upright and inclined positions as the arm swings between its upright and outwardly extending positions, and means on the frame for holding wearing apparel.

EUGENE C. MILANI. 

